Credit Controller

AIMS International Malta is assisting our client who operates within the Education industry with finding a Credit Controller to join their Finance Department. 

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue tuition, ASA (After School Activities) and other student-related invoices in line with approved fee structures.
• Maintain accurate debtor accounts for all students.
• Record and correctly allocate all incoming payments.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up where required.
• Follow up outstanding balances in line with school finance policy.
• Communicate with parents regarding invoices, balances and payments.
• Provide statements of account as required.
• Escalate overdue balances where necessary.
• Prepare debtor and ageing reports.
• Support tracking of unpaid fees and cashflow forecasting.
• Provide data for budgeting and management reporting.
• Produce weekly negative reports.
• Monitor all payment channels (bank transfers, gateways, online systems, website payments).
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of payments.
• Investigate discrepancies or unmatched transactions.
• Perform reconciliations across payment platforms, bank and finance systems.
• Liaise with Admissions regarding applicant payments.
• Prepare and maintain data for tax rebate submissions.
• Verify parent and student information.
• Support corrections and queries from Government authorities.
• Maintain the Master Student Registrar.
• Provide accurate data for audit, reporting and Board requirements.
• Ensure records are complete and properly filed.
• Maintain documentation for all financial transactions.
• Support audit and compliance processes.
• Assist the Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounting, finance or similar administrative role.
• A-Level standard of education, preferably in Accounting, Business or a related field.
• ACCA currently in progress (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good Excel skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong communication skills with parents and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience with finance or school systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and cloud services (desirable).

Benefits:

• Contracts: Non-teaching staff often receive indefinite contracts after a 6-month probationary period, while teaching staff are often on two-year, fixed-term contracts.
• Tuition Discount: Free tuition for one child per teacher.
• Compensation: All staff receive mandatory Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and mandatory government bonuses.
• Environment: A diverse,, and, according to.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to engage with initiatives such as the Alert Program® for Self-Regulation. 
• WFH when needed and asked for on a case by case basis.